5 Unorthodox methods to generate income – Leveraging your love for animals

#1 Dog poop into organic fertilizer $1,500

As a rough estimate, one ton of organic fertilizer typically requires between 20-50 tons of raw material, depending on the type of organic material used. Assuming that dog poo makes up around 10% of the raw material used, you would only need to collect between 200-500 tons of dog poo to produce one ton of organic fertilizer.
The time it would take you to collect this amount of dog poo would depend on several factors, including the frequency of your collections, the amount of dog poo available in the area, and your personal collecting speed. Assuming that you can collect around 10kg of dog poo per hour, you would need to work between 20,000 to 50,000 hours to collect enough dog poo to produce one ton of organic fertilizer.
As for the value of the fertilizer, it would depend on several factors, including the type of fertilizer you produce, the quality of the product, and the market demand for organic fertilizers in your area. Typically, organic fertilizers can range in price from $500 to $1,500 per ton, depending on the above factors.

#2 Free range duck salad $5,400

Assuming that you were able to obtain the necessary licenses and permits to catch ducks legally and ethically, the number of servings of duck dishes you could make would depend on several factors, including the size of the ducks, the cuts of meat used, and the portion sizes of your dishes.
As a rough estimate, a 5 lb duck could yield approximately 4 servings of a main course duck dish, assuming a serving size of 6-8 oz per person. Therefore, if you were able to catch 20-30 ducks per day, you could potentially yield 80-120 servings of duck dishes per day. However, it is important to note that this is only a rough estimate and would depend on several other factors, such as the types of dishes you are making and the portion sizes you are serving.

Ignoring minor incidentals such as licensing, training, rent, chef and waiting staff labour this can calculate $5,400 per day (120 dishes x $45ea).

#3 Become a real life pet detective $558

Utilizing available statistics how many lost dogs could I find per week and what is the typical reward for finding a lost dog?

According to the American Humane Society, approximately 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States each year. This breaks down to around 192,000 dogs per week on average.

As for the typical reward for finding a lost dog, it can vary widely depending on the owner’s financial resources and the emotional value of the dog. Some owners may offer a small token of appreciation, such as a gift card or a thank-you note, while others may offer a substantial cash reward, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
According to a survey conducted by the American Kennel Club, the average reward for finding a lost dog was $558 in 2020. However, it is important to note that rewards can vary widely depending on the circumstances of the lost dog and the owner’s personal situation.